“Ishiuchi Miyako: Silken Dreams”

THE MARUGAME GENICHIRO-INOKUMA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Renowned Japanese photographer Miyako Ishiuchi became particularly well known in 2005, when she photographed the belongings of her deceased mother in a series titled “Mother’s.”

After the phenomenal success of “Mother’s,” she worked on “Hiroshima” — photos of personal effects belonging to those killed by the atomic bomb. With silk dresses being among these objects, Ishiuchi also developed a fascination with the versatility of silk fabrics.

A native of Kiryu city, Gunma Prefecture, one of Japan’s major textile areas, Ishiuchi’s found many ways to express her newfound passion. This exhibition showcases 46 of her latest silk-themed images, including some from the “Hiroshima” series; till Jan. 6.